The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-12-28
A CITY 70 BE RECLAIMED.
The Democrats OF jackson. Miss, Re-
solved to Elect q Local Ticket.
Special Dispatch 70 the Appeal.

solved TO Elect q Local Tlcket.
Special Dispatch 70 the Appeal.
JACKSON, Miss, Dec. 27.-Tho Demo-
cratic mass-meeting was held last night in
the Representatives hall for the purpose Of
taking steps 10 nominate candidates for
municipal officers. Notwithstanding the
short notice that was given Of the meeting
il was largely attended. r. ii. Henry, OF
the State ledger, was called 10 tho chair,
and l.. +. Chilcs appointed secretary.
On account Of the short notice Of the
meeting, and its want Of q general dissem-
nation, q motion was made and carried
providing for the appointment Of u ON
mittee 10 canvass the city 10 procure aful
attendance at an adjourned meeting to-
night. Messrs. II. Il. Wilson. ID. L. Porter,
T.. o. Ryan, s.. Livingstone, II. Z. Barr,
Charles Tapley. Frank Johnston and l..
Bramc were appointed ~ said committee.
Tho same gentlemen were appointed q
committee on resolutions.
Tho meeting re-assembled tonight with
a very large attendance. MIR. Wilson,
from the committee on resolutions, re
ported the following;
whereas, the Democracy OF this city,
recognizing the just rcproach upon thom
for 80 long suffering n Republican admins
tration in the capital city OF a Democratic
State, and having determined 10 no longer
submit thereto, be IL therefore
Resolved by tae Democrats Of the city
Of Jackson in mass-meeting assembled,
That we, tonight, nominate candidates Tor
mayor and aldermen, and hereby avow
our purpose TO elect them.
Resolved, That in general terms we as
sert that the present government has been
inefficient, unsatisfactory and %objectiona-
| bile. Especially it's police department has
been inefficient in the protection OF both
life and property, and refer 10 tho occur
rences Of the past few days inprooi thereof.
"Rcsolvod, That the chairman Of this
meeting appoint a committee OF 100 10 see
that the ticket IN elected; that all citizens Of
jackson, without regard to past political
affiliations, are invited TO cooperate in the
election Of the candidates nominated by
this convention
The resolutions were unanimously
adopted, amidst applause. A pledge was
made TO support the nominees OF the con-
v%ention.
The registration for this year is tho
smallest for many years. The total city
registration, the books being closed, is
Og9, with n majority OF iifty-onc whites.
Nominations being In order, Frank
Johnston nominated Gen. Will Henry
for mayor. The nomination was seconded
10y Mr.. Luther Manship. Gen. Henry
was unanimously nominated, and being
called upon accepted the nomination in a
brief address.
ON motion n committee OF ten was np-
pointed from each ward, TO suggest the
names OF two aldermen from each OF their
respective wards. The committees re-
ported as follows.
From the North Ward-W. 3. Lemly
and L.. Watkins present incumbentl.
South Ward Taylor (prcscnt incum-
bent and l.. +. Chilcs.
West Ward-Dr. ii. w. Peoples and ].
W. Clingan.
All OF these nominations were unani-
mously ratified by the convention. The
chair announced the appointment OF tho
committee Of one hundred provided for in
the resolution, with Hon. j. II. Harris Ms
chairman. A resolution was adopted call
ing ON the voters 10 vote open tickets.
Three %challcngcrs for each voting precinct
were appointed. A finance committee
was appointed 10 raise means TO conduct
the canvass. Mr.. J. II. Harris, chairman
III the committee Of one hundred, called
upon the committee 10 meet Immediately
on The adjournment OF the convention to-
night. There was mych enthusiasm dis
played aud a strons determination 10 sue
coed was mimitVsi, The convention adj
journcd ill Thursday evening next The
committee Of one hundred met and organ
lied and put the ball in motion.